The Ospreys have named their squad to face the Vodacom Bulls in week one of the BKT United Rugby Championship. The fixture will take place at Loftus Versfeld and is kicking off on Saturday 27th September at 1pm UK time (2pm local).
Dewi Lake captains the side.
Garyn Phillips starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Dewi Lake lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.
Rhys Davies and James Fender start in the second row. Ross Moriarty lines up at six for his debut, Harri Deaves takes up the other flank and Morgan Morse starts at eight.
Reuben Morgan-Williams starts at scrum half with Dan Edwards at 10. Keiran Williams partners Phil Cokanasiga in the centre.
In the back three, Jack Walsh starts at full back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Dan Kasende on the other.
James Ratti is in line to make his 50th Ospreys appearance off the bench.
Starting XV:
- Garyn Phillips
- Dewi Lake ©
- Tom Botha
- Rhys Davies
- James Fender
- Ross Moriarty
- Harri Deaves
- Morgan Morse
- Reuben Morgan-Williams
- Dan Edwards
- Keelan Giles
- Keiran Williams
- Phil Cokanasiga
- Dan Kasende
- Jack Walsh
Replacements:
- Ethan Lewis
- Steffan Thomas
- Rhys Henry
- Huw Sutton
- James Ratti (50)
- Luke Davies
- Tom Florence
- Harri Houston
